Michael Rose makes a very compelling argument about the British involvement in the American colonies, and current U.S. engagement in Iraq. I agree with Rose that the United States should exit Iraq under whatever Means necessary; basically because the current Iraqi Government will fall, this due to the level of Corruption evident–exactly like another debacle for America–South Vietnam. Outside and beyond this Statement, it is not so easy to agree with Rose; the trouble arising from the nature of Islamic fundamentalism, which holds Goals which extend further than national boundaries. It is these Goals which We must irreversibly defeat, but they cannot be defeated by military activity alone.

The Social defeat of these Goals require We ensure Islamic Fundamentalists cannot carry on Terrorist activities outside Islamic countries, itself a most difficult Course. This must start with the economic goal of achieving independence from Middle Eastern Oil; which remains not only a dependence of the West on Islamic society, but finances the Terrorists. It is obvious any such Policy, economic or social, stands as establishment of a Containment of Islamic society; something which is the antithesis of Western culture and economics. Here lies the basic Rub, a terrible friction which quickly leads to a Sore spot.

The real Problem consists of reconciliation of Western ideals of Individual freedom and adequate protection from institutional attack (and Islamic fundamentalism is very much an institutional framework). A Law of Exile should be passed, which states any Individual found conducting Terrorist activity or funding Terrorist organizations will be immediately exiled to the Country of the Individual’s choice; upon Court establishment such Conduct had been conducted--no matter the degree or conscious guilt. This law could be facilitated by another Law stating that no Transfer of Funds can be made into or out of this Country, except by a registered Charity or Business; said Organization to lose their license to transfer Funds, if any Funds eventually leak to Terrorist organizations. A third Law would forbid any Employment where said Employee had not been investigated and found Innocent of any involvement with a Terrorist organization; said Investigation the financial responsibility of the Employer; the later automatically fined $100,000 per Employee, who has been found to be engaged in past, present, or future Terrorist activity including Fund-raising. lgl